William J. Berry, – 83, of North Reading, passed away at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on Monday, June 2. 2025.
Born in Winthrop, MA on May 28, 1942, he was the son of the late George and Mary (White) Berry. He was a graduate of Don Bosco High School, Class of 1959.
Bill was a co-owner of Healthcare Television of New England, Inc., installing televisions and nurse call systems in hospitals and nursing homes throughout New England. He was an active member of St. Theresa’s Parish in North Reading for 54 years and was employed as their Property Manager for 20 years. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 4544 and he served as Grand Knight in 1976. Bill was a member of the St. Theresa’s Parish Council, Hillview Senior Golf League and the Moose Lodge in North Reading. He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 54 years.
Bill was a loving grandfather to his five grandchildren and had a close bond with each of them. He always saw the positive good side of everyone he met and shared an amazing gift of kindness.
He loved to travel with his wife, Sheila. He was an active Boston sports fan. He had a passion for cooking and feeding everyone. He ran spaghetti suppers at St. Theresa’s for 22 years and was still cooking at the Parish breakfasts every month. He enjoyed playing golf, reading and gardening. Bill was a volunteer driver for North Reading rides.
Family members include his loving wife of 55 years, Sheila M. (Parsons) Berry; his son, David W. Berry and wife Jennifer; his daughter, Suzanne M. (Berry) Arcari and her husband Craig; his brother, Paul F. Berry and his late sister, Kathleen Garrant; 5 grandchildren, Marissa Berry and wife Dr. Sarah MacLeod, Jordan Berry and wife Colleen, Ava Arcari, Nicholas Arcari and Sofia Arcari. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 9 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. His Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Tuesday, June 10 at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Please go directly to church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the North Reading Food Pantry.
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A fine person, a good fellow worker and a great friend. May the Lord give him the fullest blessing.
Sheila, I am so very sorry for your loss. Billy was a wonderful guy. I remember having the biggest crush on him when you were dating. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Mary (Elizabeth) and Steve
Sheila, we are so very sorry. Bill was such a great guy. He was always so nice.Our thoughts and prayers sre with you and your family
Erin and David
We have lost one of the good guys. So sorry Sheila for Billy’s passing. He always had a ready smile with kind words. He will be missed.
Bobby & Debbie Kelley
Shelia, Joe and I are so sorry to hear about Bill. What a kind person he was. Always smiling. He will be missed.
Love, Maureen and Joe
Bill will be missed, he truly was a kind man and nice person!
Sheila’s and family so sorry for your lost,he was a very kind men.Sending my love and prayers. You probably don’t remember me,I’m Deacon Al’s daughter!
Paul & I are so saddened to hear about Bill’s passing. We are sending our condolences to you Sheila, & your family. Sending you also, our love & prayers, & hugs.
Love, Paul & Kathy Cameron
Thank You Bill for all Your help over the years and Thank You for all You’ve done for Our Church. Rest In Peace Love, Jimmy and Donna Maloney
Sheila and family: I was saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. Bill was my Boss for many years. I will always remember his generosity, when Bill got a bonus, he made sure I did too. Bill was kind to everyone. I have fond memories of Bill and his work ethic.
We are so saddened at the tremendous loss of Bill. Bill was a Great coffee , and golf buddy. Bill was a great neighbor and friend.
We extend our deepest Love, and condolences to Sheila, David, Suzanne, and families. We will miss him greatly!!
Carolyn and George Stack
Sheila, family members, friends, and acquaintances, our prayerful condolences, having worked a couple of decades with Bill, and enjoying his good works within our community, we are reminded of Matthew 25:21, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.”
For all who had the joyful pleasure of Bill’s gentlemanly presence you know Our Father will find the correct role for Bill, no job was too small or too big and all completed with a smile and presence of grace.
Rest in Our Father’s presence Bill your next role is even more important
Sheila, We are so saddened by your overwhelming loss. Bill was truly a nice and caring man. He always had something thoughtful to say. Our condolences to you and your family.
Love, Tim and Nancy Davis
Sheila, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Bill . I had the pleasure of working with Bill at St. Theresa’s. He was a special man with a great smile . When he smiled which was often he would light up the room or make a bad situation better !
He put his heart and sole in everything he did . He would especially light up when talking about you or your family ! I loved when I would bump into Bill at Stop and Shop and he would catch me up
on all Happy Events with your family with such pride and joy!
Rest in Peace Bill ,
Fondly, Jo-Ann Rossi